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The complete first season of the popular animated comedy series from 'Family Guy' creator, Seth MacFarlane. Stan Smith (voice of McFarlane) works for the CIA and is constantly on the alert for terrorist activity. Stan will go to extremes to protect his beloved America from harm - as evidenced by the terror-alert color code on his fridge, and his frequent knee-jerk reaction of shooting holes in the toaster whenever the toast pops up. In addition to Stan's wife and teenage children, the Smith household has two rather unconventional members; there's Roger (MacFarlane), the sarcastic space alien who Stan rescued from Area 51, and Klaus (Dee Bradley Baker), a lascivious German speaking goldfish, the result of a CIA experiment gone seriously wrong. Episodes comprise: 'Pilot', 'Threat Levels', 'Stan Knows Best', 'Francine's Flashback', 'Roger Codger', 'Homeland Insecurity', 'Deacon Stan, Jesus Man', 'Bullocks to Stan', 'A Smith in the Hand', 'All About Steve', 'Con Heir', 'Stan of Arabia (Part 1)' and 'Stan of Arabia (Part 2)'.
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97 of 101 people found the following review helpful
By CR78
Format:DVD
This isn't a review as such, just a statement as I don't see that anyone else has mentioned yet.
For anyone that is a fan of this series or anyone that has already bought it, I thought you should know that Fox has done the same trick that they did with the release of Family Guy Season 4.
This "Complete" American Dad Season 1 is actually also only half of the first series which aired in America. I presume that's so they'll release the other half for the same extortianate price and also a full season boxset later on.
Great show, shameful cash-in splitting the seasons.
For anyone that is a fan of this series or anyone that has already bought it, I thought you should know that Fox has done the same trick that they did with the release of Family Guy Season 4.
This "Complete" American Dad Season 1 is actually also only half of the first series which aired in America. I presume that's so they'll release the other half for the same extortianate price and also a full season boxset later on.
Great show, shameful cash-in splitting the seasons.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Bob Marlowe
Format:DVD
A worthy successor to parent show Family Guy, this show tells the misadventures of an ultra right wing CIA Agent and his long suffering family.
The characters are great. Stan Smith, the dad of the title is more capable than Family Guy's Peter Griffin, but just as blinkered. He calls "French toast" smelly and ungrateful and prefers it to be known as "american toast", has a questionable attraction to his gun and a fear of liberals.
Wife Francine is a housewife who lacks ambition but every so often strikes out on her own.
Their children are the geeky Steve and ultra left wing Hayley. Completing teh family are a German athlete who's mind has been put in a fish Klaus (watch the pilot for the back story) and needy, TV and celebrity obsessed gender bending alien Roger.
There are some great set ups e.g. Stan having Francine's memory erased when he forgets a wedding anniversary, Roger apparently dying and the CIA hunting him as the area 51 alien who previously escaped and Stan being sent to Arabia as a punishment and finding it's to his taste.
The jokes fly thick and fast e.g. Roger telling Stan "Oh by the way your skin cream did wonders for my 'roids, well if you won't let me out of the house to buy my own I guess we're ointment buddies!", Stan saying "Should, well we don't live in Shouldland. Ah Shouldland, what a wonderful place!" and Roger's retort "yes I'm an alien and I have claws. You're awfully fat. See? Kitty can scratch!"
There are also some great turns from Patrick Stewart voicing CIA Deputy Director Bullock.
There are some anti-veil jokes and an anti Saudi-Arabia t9one that will be likely to offend some, but at least the show hates George W..
Great commentaries and featurettes make a superb package!
The characters are great. Stan Smith, the dad of the title is more capable than Family Guy's Peter Griffin, but just as blinkered. He calls "French toast" smelly and ungrateful and prefers it to be known as "american toast", has a questionable attraction to his gun and a fear of liberals.
Wife Francine is a housewife who lacks ambition but every so often strikes out on her own.
Their children are the geeky Steve and ultra left wing Hayley. Completing teh family are a German athlete who's mind has been put in a fish Klaus (watch the pilot for the back story) and needy, TV and celebrity obsessed gender bending alien Roger.
There are some great set ups e.g. Stan having Francine's memory erased when he forgets a wedding anniversary, Roger apparently dying and the CIA hunting him as the area 51 alien who previously escaped and Stan being sent to Arabia as a punishment and finding it's to his taste.
The jokes fly thick and fast e.g. Roger telling Stan "Oh by the way your skin cream did wonders for my 'roids, well if you won't let me out of the house to buy my own I guess we're ointment buddies!", Stan saying "Should, well we don't live in Shouldland. Ah Shouldland, what a wonderful place!" and Roger's retort "yes I'm an alien and I have claws. You're awfully fat. See? Kitty can scratch!"
There are also some great turns from Patrick Stewart voicing CIA Deputy Director Bullock.
There are some anti-veil jokes and an anti Saudi-Arabia t9one that will be likely to offend some, but at least the show hates George W..
Great commentaries and featurettes make a superb package!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Well, perhaps for a new show from the creators of Family Guy, they arguably shouldn't have once again gone for the family theme, hence the no stop comparisons- but American Dad definately has its own witty style. Occassionally taking the mic out of all things gov/US (although not quite on the level of a certain animated show with a now retired singing Chef), American Dad is still a joy to watch, with strong characters and modern themes. If you enjoyed The Simpsons, Family Guy et al you should definately give this one a go
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By R. Faires
Format:DVD
People are comparing this to other cartoons, which i guess gives a good way of understanding what this is. it is more simpsons than Family guy. the plotline although slightly strange at times doesnt jump like FG does to flash backs. and also has less random american references. FG is Monty python humour with american content. this is a more of a sit com. although as cartoons have no gag reel you have to pay attention to get the jokes. it is a great DVD and you should all buy it. It will be watched many times again and thats what u want!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Rebecca
Format:DVD
ok, i like family guy- it's a classic show but i'm taking a long break from it. why? because i've been watching it for years and it's kinda lost its impact like the simpsons has.
American Dad has a much more sophisticated political satire sense of humour (but also plenty of gags) it has story and plot development and fuller characters. yeah, ok so it has a gay alien and a talking german fish but strangely it's a lot more realistic. there's only so many times you can laugh at hitler on a unicycle.
stan represents conservative america & hayley represents the more progressive liberals. steve is young and idolises his dad and tries to please him but whether he is actually has the same views is up for debate. there's all sorts of interesting contradictions in the smith family. i think seth macfarlane once said that hayley represents the views of the writers and stan is a relic of sorts from the cold war. i'm a liberal but i think stan is a very loveable character.
i actually bought season one after buying all the others, it took me a while to find a copy (though i had seen season 1 before) i suggest you buy season 1 first, then if you like it, you should go and buy all the others. i can't get enough of this show and i can't wait for season 5! usually animated shows get stale after a while but after 5 years american dad is as fresh and funny and sharp and relevant as it ever was
American Dad has a much more sophisticated political satire sense of humour (but also plenty of gags) it has story and plot development and fuller characters. yeah, ok so it has a gay alien and a talking german fish but strangely it's a lot more realistic. there's only so many times you can laugh at hitler on a unicycle.
stan represents conservative america & hayley represents the more progressive liberals. steve is young and idolises his dad and tries to please him but whether he is actually has the same views is up for debate. there's all sorts of interesting contradictions in the smith family. i think seth macfarlane once said that hayley represents the views of the writers and stan is a relic of sorts from the cold war. i'm a liberal but i think stan is a very loveable character.
i actually bought season one after buying all the others, it took me a while to find a copy (though i had seen season 1 before) i suggest you buy season 1 first, then if you like it, you should go and buy all the others. i can't get enough of this show and i can't wait for season 5! usually animated shows get stale after a while but after 5 years american dad is as fresh and funny and sharp and relevant as it ever was
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By G. O'prey
Format:DVD
I got this and Vol 2, thinking i had 2 full seasons of this FAB show. According to epguides.com, this is the first half of Season 1 and Vol 2 is the rest of the 1st season. No sign of the real Season 2 yet though :(
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By K. Vohora
Format:DVD
american dad is genius. If you are looking for a twisted laugh this definetly for you. Obviously it can be compared to family guy but ad has its own originality which I find to be hilarious. Each episode kept me in stiches. The price is also geat. In summary American dad rule!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good series
Good introduction to the show, I thoroughly enjoyed this series and implore everyone else to give it a go, particularly a seasoned fan.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Thomas D. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
Season 1 is the perfect blend - fresh like the first season of a new series but also has the wit and character that a series gains as it matures. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Pennie
5.0 out of 5 stars
American Dad - Season 1
I buy this for my nephew for xmas because he like it & he watch it all the time now.
Published 4 months ago by D. S. Sloman
4.0 out of 5 stars
American Dad - series 1
A purchase for my son. He enjoyed watching it and has asked for the next series so it was a hit
Published 5 months ago by Simon Andrew Armitage
1.0 out of 5 stars
How has this got 5 stars?!
I just don't get why American Dad is popular or how it got 5 stars. Its not funny, unless you are a fan of juvenile jokes. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bobby Dazzler
4.0 out of 5 stars
A lot of fun, if a bit one note
Funny and surreal, full of non-stop non sequiturs, bad puns and absurdity. This animated satire of a hyper
right-wing moron father who works for the CIA, and his very bizarre... Read more
right-wing moron father who works for the CIA, and his very bizarre... Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it !
Amazing, funny and pure entertaining, not all of season 1 is on this pack, however it doesnt stop it being a great show to watch :D 5/5
Published 14 months ago by Donald
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old Jokes Out, New Comedy In
I've always thought Family Guy lacked the funny sarcasm and fresh materiall that would please me. So here is what I watch.... Read more
Published 14 months ago by A Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
BRILLIANT
Just as good, if not better than Family Guy. Such a perfect piss-take of a typical Republican family. Anyway, buy it cause it's hilarious!
Published 23 months ago by Miss E. F. Hallam
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good laugh
Never fails to make me laugh, a collection i have only just started but will continue to get. Very amusing!
Published on 10 Jan 2011 by Godisblonde
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